Category: Ebyobufuzi
Ensuring Electoral Integrity: The Significance of Accurate Voter Registration and Effective Demarcation of Voting Areas
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…
Exclusive Insights: Salaamu Musumba speaks out on the Lumu Bill and the upcoming American elections.
By Teddy Namayanja In an explosive interview, Salaamu Musumba, a prominent figure in Uganda’s political landscape, sheds light on two contentious topics: the Lumu Bill and the upcoming American elections. With unflinching honesty, Musumba shares her thoughts on the implications of the Lumu Bill on Uganda’s democracy and why she’s rooting for Kamala Harris…
Harris, Trump Locked in Tight Race as Early Voting Begins Across 10 States.
By Teddy Namayanja It’s just weeks until Election Day, and the presidential race is heating up. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches to voters in battleground states. But before the big day, many Americans are already casting their ballots through early voting. In Georgia, a record…
South Sudanese Ruling Party leaders to be trained from Uganda.
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda. The agreement, reached on Saturday, underscores the NRM’s commitment to nurturing strong political partnerships across the region through its acclaimed National…
Isaac Ssemakadde Takes Charge of Uganda Law Society with Bold Independence Agenda
Isaac Ssemakadde, the newly sworn-in President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has unveiled a transformative agenda aimed at restoring the organization’s autonomy and reclaiming its role as a defender of justice. During his swearing-in ceremony, Ssemakadde pledged to break the chains of government influence, particularly targeting the role of the Attorney General’s office within…
Trump’s legal woes: A new court filing provides the fullest picture yet of the 2020 election case against Donald Trump.
By Teddy Namayanja Donald Trump’s legal issues just got more complicated. A recent court filing has shed new light on the 2020 election case against him, revealing what special counsel Jack Smith calls Trump’s “private criminal conduct. With this development, it’s clear Trump’s legal battles are intensifying. His campaign has shifted to smaller law firms,…
Ruto’s Silence Speaks Volumes as Gachagua’s Impeachment Motion Gains Momentum
By Teddy Namayanja Kenyan President William Ruto’s silence on the calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is quite intriguing. Gachagua is facing gross accusations of violating the constitution, promoting ethnically divisive politics, undermining President Ruto, and playing a role in the anti-government uprisings between June and July. To remove him from office, a two-thirds…
On the campaign trail: Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz campaign in battleground
By Teddy Namayanja Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are intensifying their campaign efforts, visiting key battleground states yesterday. Walz stopped in Pennsylvania, while Vance headed to Michigan. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the federal response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia and is scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin today. The latest CNN…
Lumu’s Public Amendment Bill Clears First Hurdle Amidst Opposition
By Teddy Namayanja Parliament has granted permission to MP Richard Lumu, the Mityana South legislator from the Democratic Party, to proceed with the private member’s bill, the Administration of Parliamentary Bill 2024, which among others seeks to have the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) elected by opposition legislators, a move Lumu argues will correct what…
Mathias Mpuuga’s quest for Electoral Change is a bold move, but will it save his Masaka Seat in the 2026 Elections.
By Teddy Namayanja Mathias Mpuuga’s quest for electoral change is indeed a bold move, but its impact on his Masaka seat in the 2026 election remains uncertain. As the current Member of Parliament for Masaka Municipality Constituency, a position he’s held since 2011, Mpuuga faces a challenging road ahead. His feud with the National Unity…